Xroads Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael C., the breeder behind Xroads Kennel located in Santa Ana, CA. We offer top quality, loving pets that meet or exceed the AKC Standard of Excellence for the Bichon Frise.
Q. & A. with Michael
Why did you start breeding?
We have been breeding Bichon Frise since 2002. We fell in love with this breed and continued to produce litters of show quality puppies. By 2005, we produced four champions, one winning Best Bred-By Bichon Frise at the Eukanuba Cup in Long Beach, California.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program has consisted of bringing the best genetic material together to produce puppies that meet or exceed the AKC Standard of Excellence for the Bichon Frise. All required medical testing is accomplished prior to breeding, thus allowing us the confidence of providing each puppy buyer with a Health Warranty.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michael
Michael has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Michael to learn more details about pricing.
“We like to get to now the prospective buyer before we discuss the price of our puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michael may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Michael offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Michael directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michael.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Santa Ana, CA
5784 miles away
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More about Michael
Club memberships
Michael is a member of Bichon Frise Club of San Diego and Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association of Orange County.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Michael has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Michael’s links
Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Xroads Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Xroads Kennel reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bichon Frises.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
